Smoky chicken and bean stew

Name: Smoky chicken and bean stew
Total time: 30 min
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: red onion 1 small, sliced; garlic 2 cloves, crushed; olive oil; chilli powder 1 tbsp; red pepper ½, cut into chunks; chicken thighs 4 skinless, cut into strips; chorizo ½ pack, cut into strips; tomatoes 4, chopped; chicken stock 300ml; borlotti beans 400g tin, rinsed and drained; coriander ½ small bunch, chopped; wholemeal pitta bread to serve

30 minutes
serves 2
A little effort

This smoky chicken and bean stew with chorizo and a chilli kick is hearty and delicious. You just need one pot and it's on the table in just 30 minutes, perfect for a hassle-free midweek meal.

December 19, 2014 at 2:28 pm

Ingredients

red onion 1 small, sliced
garlic 2 cloves, crushed
olive oil
chilli powder 1 tbsp
red pepper ½, cut into chunks
chicken thighs 4 skinless, cut into strips
chorizo ½ pack, cut into strips
tomatoes 4, chopped
chicken stock 300ml
borlotti beans 400g tin, rinsed and drained
coriander ½ small bunch, chopped
wholemeal pitta bread to serve

Method

Step 1

Cook the onion and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil until softened. Add the chilli powder and pepper and cook for a minute. Add the chicken and chorizo and fry for a couple of minutes.
Step 2

Stir in the tomatoes and stock and bring to a simmer. Add the beans and cook for another 15-20 minutes until thickened. Stir in the coriander and serve in bowls with the pitta bread.